General News
CSX Net Income Decreases 27% in First Quarter
OMAHA, Neb. — CSX railroad’s profit fell 27% in the first quarter as two major construction projects contributed to a decline in shipments.
J.B. Hunt Reports Small Dips in Revenue, Earnings for Q1
J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported a slight decline in revenue as segment results dragged down top-line numbers during the first quarter of 2025, the company reported April 15.
Governors, Senators Ask EPA to Back Biofuel Industry
Four governors and U.S. senators from 10 states are urging EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin in separate letters to establish robust future Renewable Fuels Standards.
Transport Topics Wins Four Regional Awards From ASBPE
Transport Topics garnered four 2025 Mid-Atlantic Region Azbee Awards of Excellence from the American Society of Business Publication Editors.
Senate’s Spring Agenda Includes DOT Nominees
Committees with jurisdiction are expected to schedule hearings as early as this spring on the nominations of officials picked to lead the FMCSA and FHWA.
Massachusetts, Maryland Tap Brake on Clean Trucks Enforcement
Maryland and Massachusetts have temporarily scuttled enforcing their California-based heavy truck emissions laws in deference to manufacturer difficulties.
DOT Advances $150 Million Grant for Port of Entry
The Department of Transportation recently announced it will proceed with a $150 million grant to build a road and port of entry facility along the San Diego-Baja California border region.
WTO Slashes Global Trade Outlook on Trump Tariff Disruptions
The World Trade Organization slashed its forecast for merchandise trade this year as soaring U.S. tariffs and broader uncertainty hammer international commerce.
C.H. Robinson Expands AI Agents Across Shipment Life Cycle
C.H. Robinson has expanded its proprietary fleet of artificial intelligence agents to handle more tasks across the life cycle of a shipment, the company announced April 16.
Keystone Restarts Oil Pipeline After Leak Prompted Shutdown
The operator of the Keystone oil pipeline brought the conduit back into service, putting an end to a weeklong outage caused by an estimated 3,500-barrel spill in rural North Dakota.
Hong Kong Post Office to Stop Shipping Parcels to US
Hong Kong’s post office will stop shipping small parcels to the U.S. after Washington announced plans to charge tariffs on small-value parcels from the city, the government said April 16.
Trump Trade War Sparks Run on US Warehouses
U.S. importers looking to sidestep Trump administration tariffs are seeking space in a type of warehouse that lets them stash merchandise for as long as five years without paying duties.
California to Sue to Stop Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said April 16 that his state will file a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have set off a global trade war.
Trump to Join Trade Talks With Japanese at White House
President Donald Trump said he’s joining some of his top economic advisers on April 16 for negotiations at the White House over tariffs and trade with a top Japanese official.
Trump Looks to Boost Use of Technology to Speed Up Permitting
President Donald Trump signed a directive aimed at boosting the use of technology in the permitting process for infrastructure projects, part of an effort to speed the approval of new projects.
Mexico Halts Fuel Imports at Texas Border as Inspections Rise
Fuel shipments from Texas headed to Mexico have ground to a halt as the Mexican government cracks down on imports over tax payments.
Mississippi to Hike Motor Fuel Taxes for First Time in 38 Years
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves enacted legislation to implement rolling 3-cent annual hikes in gas and diesel excise taxes starting July 1 in a package of tax laws, including one eliminating state income tax.
DHL to Invest $1.1B in North American Health Care Logistics
The strategy is one leg of a more wide-ranging plan to raise the logistics giant’s revenue by 50% by 2030 by focusing on fast-growing and high-margin niche markets.
EU Expects US Tariffs to Stay as Talks Make Little Progress
The European Union and U.S. made scant progress bridging trade differences this week as U.S. officials indicated that the bulk of the U.S. tariffs imposed on the bloc will not be removed.
Trucking Leaders Warn of Lax Oversight in CDL Training
Leaders at two truck driving trade groups are expressing “serious concerns” to federal regulators that lax entry-level driver training enforcement may be jeopardizing public safety.